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How do I add files from a shared drive in Google Drive to Canvas?

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TitleHow do I add files from a shared drive in Google Drive to Canvas?
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The default integration with Google Drive pulls in files located in your "My Drive" area. You can still use and share Google doc links from the "Shared Drives" area, but it is more of a manual process. Here's how:
  1. Access the Shared Drive through drive.google.com (not through Canvas).
  2. Locate the file to share.
  3. Right-click on the file, and then select Get sharable link.
  4. Click Restricted and select Only Butler University or Anyone with the link. (Note that you may see a quick link that says Change to Butler University that will also make the document sharable.)
  5. Copy the link from the share window.
  6. Navigate to your Canvas course and post the link on a page or module.
If you are wanting to embed rather than use the link, change the share settings as in steps 1-4 above and then:
  1. Open the file.
  2. Select File >> Publish to the web.
  3. Select Embed and copy the embed code. 
  4. Navigate to your Canvas course and create or open a page where the document will be added.
  5. Click Edit to enter edit mode.
  6. Select HTML Editor.
  7. Paste the embed code on the page. I would recommend the top or bottom of the HTML code.
  8. Select Rich Content Editor and continue editing the page as needed.
  9. Press Save to save any changes.
 

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